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Russia’s Sokolov hopeful on rejoining Egyptian Tourism

2016-03-28 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Maxim Sokolov

Last Friday, Russian Transport Minister Maxim Sokolov told reporters flights to Egypt may resume this Summer. Answering questions all during last week at various meetups, the minister expressed hope that the vital touristic links in between Russia and Egypt might be reconnected.

Tags: Egypt, Kremlin, Maxim Sokolov, Russia tourism, terrorism, tourism

Russia Tourists to Flow to Egypt Again

2016-02-01 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Sergei Naryshkin

Last week the Chairman of the Russian state Duma, Sergei Naryshkin announced the imminent return of touristic flows from Russia to Egypt soon. Since the tragic downing of the A321 airliner outbound from Sharm El Sheikh in October, 2015, popular Egyptian destinations saw virtually no visits from Russians.

Tags: Egypt travel, Red Sea, Russian tourism, Russian tourists, Sharm El-Sheikh, terrorism, tourism

Attending Sochi Winter Olympics? How Dangerous Are We Talking?

2014-01-27 by Phil Butler

Sochi Alder International Airport last weekend - Courtesy Nina Zotina

Only 11 days left till the XXII Olympic Winter Games begin in Sochi, Russia, and travelers must be concerned over security. But just how concerned should they be?

Tags: Olympic Winter Games, Russia, Russia olympics, Russia travel, Sochi, Sochi Olympics, terror alert, terrorism, Vladmir Putin, Volgograd, XXII Olympic Winter Games

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At Argophilia, we believe in using every tool at our disposal to bring you the stories that matter. You may notice a certain precision in our data analysis, a specific flair in our visuals, or a rapid turnaround on complex topics. That is no accident—it is the result of our rampant use of artificial intelligence.

We use Gemini to help synthesize data, structure our reporting, and ensure our news remains as sharp as the reality we cover. When it comes to our imagery, we rely on the creative power of Midjourney and NightCafe, unless otherwise noted in our editorial credits.

We are not apologetic for this. In a fast-moving world, these tools allow us to focus on what really counts: investigating the issues, giving a voice to the marginalized, and maintaining the journalistic integrity you expect from us. We see AI not as a replacement for human judgment, but as an engine that amplifies our ability to inform, analyze, and tell the truth about our island and beyond.

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Stories of Interest

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Jellyfish Influx Hits Paleokastro and Heraklion Beaches Amid Late-Season Heat

2026-09-20 By Argophilia Travel News

Jellyfish have been reported near Paleokastro and other beaches in Heraklion, and swimmers are urged to take care when entering the water.

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Cretan Counter-Terrorism Squad Smashes Subsidy Fraud and Drug Ring in Mylopotamos Sweep

2026-09-20 By Iorgos Pappas

Ten people were arrested in Mylopotamos after a months-long police investigation into alleged livestock subsidy fraud, drugs, theft, tax violations, and other offenses.

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French Swimmer Found Dead After Search Off Mades, Crete

2026-09-20 By Argophilia Travel News

A French tourist was found dead at sea off Mades near Agia Pelagia after an extensive search involving the Coast Guard, fishermen, divers, and aerial resources.

Heraklion power cuts catering tourist season

Heraklion Power Cuts Hit Restaurants, Tourism, and Local Businesses

2026-09-20 By Victoria Udrea

Repeated power outages across Heraklion have left households and businesses counting losses, with restaurants reporting spoiled food, canceled bookings and lost revenue during Crete’s tourist season.

Rethymno tourist trees

Rethymno Is Giving Repeat Tourists Something Better Than a Trophy

2026-09-19 By Victoria Udrea

Rethymno will honor loyal repeat visitors on World Tourism Day by planting trees in their name, linking tourism, sustainability, and local pride.

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